The objectives of the Trust are:
- to promote horticulture;
- to promote the conservation of the physical and natural environment by promoting biological diversity through the application of horticultural techniques
- to promote the creation, development, preservation and maintenance of gardens (preference will normally, but not exclusively, be given to gardens accessible to the public); and
- the advancement of horticultural education.
Grants made for projects of significance to:
- horticulture;
- gardening; or
- botany with a strong horticultural element.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of typical projects.
- restoring gardens of historic interest
- developing new gardens, or new garden areas for public access and enjoyment
- exhibitions, publications, research and educational programmes relating to horticulture
- expeditions & travel to study, collect & protect plants of scientific & horticultural value
- study-visits by horticulturists or botanists with strong horticultural links
- gardeners’ training schemes run by appropriate organisations (but not to individuals)
Grants are normally awarded twice a year, in April and September (following application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August). Maximum grant is £5,000 but some organisations only require modest sums and applicants are welcome to apply for grants of less than £500. Typical grants are usually in the range of £3,500- £5,000.
To find out how to apply visit their website
